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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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